“He doesn’t know us,” complains one blue-collar conservative, referring to presidential candidate Barack Obama. Another voter decries the “liberal media” for “selling the American people short.” Like-minded sentiments run throughout this HBO documentary, filmed across 28 states during the months leading up to Senator Obama’s election. From the defiant voices of Pulpit Freedom Day to the explosive phenomenon of NASCAR, the film reveals a country deeply polarized over its identity. Emotionally charged issues—such as gun control, abortion, gay rights, and a perceived media bias against the McCain-Palin ticket—propel this fascinating narrative. An HBO Production. (44 minutes)